A "lion-goat-snake hybrid", also known as a "chimera", "monstrosity", or "mythical creature", is a mythical being composed of parts from various animals. It can also be referred to as a "composite creature", "hybrid beast", or "anthropomorphic animal". In Greek mythology, the "lion-goat-snake hybrid" is the Chimera, a creature with the body and head of a lion, the torso of a goat, and a tail with a snake's head. Other synonyms include "sphinx", "gargoyle", and "griffin". These fascinating and terrifying creatures have been the inspiration for legends, stories, and artwork for centuries, and continue to capture our imaginations today.